Form 990 for tax year 2024
Filed by THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $3,621,794
- Total expenses
- $3,051,728
- Contributions and grants received
- $3,434,400
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $435
- Investment income
- $13,622
- Other revenue
- $173,337
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,414,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $343,871
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $7,070,601
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $2,533,152
- Management and general expenses
- $165,610
- Fundraising expenses
- $352,966
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $2,533,152
Program services were 83.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$242,984
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$1,745,744
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$1,445,672
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$26,609
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2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE FEES
total $435 · related or exempt $435
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3 · Investment income
total $13,622 · excluded $13,622
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6a · Gross rents
real property $32,030
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $56,617
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property -$24,587 · personal property $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total -$24,587 · unrelated business -$24,587
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$267,060
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$242,984
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$100,961
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $166,099 · excluded $166,099
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9a · Gaming: gross income
$0
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9b · Gaming: direct expenses
$0
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$0
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$0
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME
total $31,825 · excluded $31,825
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11e · Other revenue, total
$31,825
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $0
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $1,923,534 · program services $1,594,783 · management and general $108,188 · fundraising $220,563
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $160,165 · program services $132,996 · management and general $8,822 · fundraising $18,347
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $144,956 · program services $120,847 · management and general $7,623 · fundraising $16,486
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $4,379 · management and general $4,379
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11g · Fees: other
total $0
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $0
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13 · Office expenses
total $0
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14 · Information technology
total $0
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $0
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17 · Travel
total $7,607 · program services $7,057 · management and general $287 · fundraising $263
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
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20 · Interest
total $9,644 · program services $8,004 · management and general $533 · fundraising $1,107
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $244,880 · program services $203,235 · management and general $13,531 · fundraising $28,114
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23 · Insurance
total $83,783 · program services $70,016 · management and general $4,438 · fundraising $9,329
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24a · Other expenses: AUTO EXPENSE
total $3,009 · program services $3,009
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24b · Other expenses: BOARD COMMITTEE
total $762 · program services $636 · management and general $40 · fundraising $86
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24c · Other expenses: BUILDING MAINTENANCE
total $5,344 · program services $4,435 · management and general $295 · fundraising $614
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24d · Other expenses: CLIENT ASSISTANCE
total $18,093 · program services $17,018 · management and general $1,075
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24e · All other expenses
total $445,572 · program services $371,116 · management and general $16,399 · fundraising $58,057
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $826,825 · end of year $749,318
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $304,848 · end of year $244,337
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $29,014 · end of year $38,376
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$7,423,725
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$2,110,173
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $5,472,538 · end of year $5,313,552
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $213,401 · end of year $1,068,889
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12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $133,170 · end of year $151,720
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18 · Grants payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $28,837 · end of year $7,037
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20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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21 · Escrow or custodial account liability
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $206,709 · end of year $184,589
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24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $525 · end of year $525
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $6,364,399 · end of year $6,432,815
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $112,986 · end of year $637,786
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
CEE BREAKS THE CYCLE OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES, UTILIZING INCLUSIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND CLIENT-CENTERED PRACTICES, WITH A VISION OF CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES FREE FROM INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN FAIRFIELD AND SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD COUNTIES.
Activities or mission (Part I)
CEE breaks the cycle of interpersonal violence in Northern Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties through inclusive and trauma-informed education, advocacy, & support services
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Domestic Violence Services: CEE supports individuals impacted by domestic violence through it's no cost, on-site support, counseling, and advocacy provided by certified domestic and sexual violence advocates. Its residential facility provides a safe haven for individuals and children fleeing interpersonal violence, offering case management and rehousing assistance. CEE offers short-term counseling for adults and children navigating trauma and ongoing support groups for victims. Advocates help victims navigate the legal system, including Restraining Orders, ensuring their voices are heard. Through prevention and outreach programs reaching over 20,000 annually, CEE aims to break the cycle of violence. With 24-hour hotlines, walk-in services, and a committed community impact team, CEE empowers individuals, promotes safety, and works toward creating lasting change in the communities served.
Expenses $1,616,174
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Sexual Assault Services: CEE supportsindividuals impacted by sexual violence through it's no cost, on-site support, counseling, and advocacy provided by certified domestic and sexual violence advocates. Its residential facility provides a safe haven for individuals and children fleeing interpersonal violence, offering case management and rehousing assistance. CEE offers short-term counseling for adults and children navigating trauma and ongoing support groups for victims. Advocates help victims navigate the legal system, including Restraining Orders, ensuring their voices are heard. Through prevention and outreach programs reaching over 20,000 annually, CEE aims to break the cycle of violence. With 24-hour hotlines, walk-in services, and a committed Community Impact team, CEE empowers individuals, promotes safety, and works toward creating lasting change in the communities served.
Expenses $906,396
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Extended Therapy Program: CEE has developed an Extended Therapy Program (ETP) to address the ongoing barriers survivors of interpersonal violence face in accessing long-term, trauma-informed clinical care. The program is in its development stage and is expected to begin upon completion of all steps to obtain the final approvals.
Expenses $10,582
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Ashley Dunn
President and CEO
- Total calculated
- $127,166
- From this org
- $127,166
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 35
-
Amanda Bristol
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Courtney Elliott
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kelly Garretson
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kelcey Hoyt
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dr Evan Hack
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dr Paul Fiedler
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Greg Pepin
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Vicki Taylor-Bloch
Vice Chairperson
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Susan Gessner
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Reed Idriss
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Erin Byrne
Chairperson
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Imranul Haque
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Elvis Novas
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Chelen Reyes
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dayna Beylouni White
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 31 October 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202543149349305294
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